Prophetstown/Lyndon Area Chamber of Commerce
Focusing on all aspects of the local business community, the Prophetstown/Lyndon Area Chamber of Commerce works to advance and promote local commercial interests. The Chamber’s scope extends to economic, civic, commercial, cultural, industrial and educational organizations and concerns. Acting as a strong partner to business and industry, the Chamber works closely with the Prophetstown Main Street Program: The two agencies share office space in downtown Prophetstown.

Sena Warkins, 5 Victoria Drive, Prophetstown, IL 61277
P: (815) 499-0201

Prophetstown Main Street Program
Prophetstown, one of the original nine projects in the Illinois Main Street Communities program, continues to operate a strong Main Street program. Designed to bolster the community’s downtown business district, the volunteer-based program concentrates on organization, promotion, design and business development, all within the context of historic preservation. The group’s goal is to strengthen the social and economic health of the downtown business district and community.

Prophetstown Main Street Program
306 Washington St.
Prophetstown, IL 61277
P: (815) 537-5139
www.prophetstownil.com

Retail Businesses and Services

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Prophetstown’s businesses and services offer a varied mix, including appliances, florists, repair, construction services, health and beauty, trucking/transport, household variety, fast food/restaurants/bars, storage, realty, printing/publishing, veterinary, and more.

Industry

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Prophetstown boasts a stable base of small to mid-size manufacturers with a full-time employment base of about 400. The sector includes manufacturers of materials for agriculture, oil industry, fast food production, medical products and industry.

Health Care

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Prophetstown offers a full slate of professional, state-of-the-art health care, medical and dental facilities. You’ll enjoy the peace of mind and security that comes from knowing that many health care needs can be served close to home, with trained professionals you know and trust.

Prophetstown Family Health Center offers full-service and comprehensive family health care Monday thru Friday. Two hospitals operate within 20 miles of Prophetstown, and a modern, 68-bed adult care home is located in the community.

Winning Wheels, a unique, private non-profit specialized long-term facility, is committed restoring physically disabled, mobility-impaired young adults to live as independently as possible. Winning Wheels is Prophetstown’s largest employer.

Schools

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Prophetstown, part of Prophetstown-Lyndon-Tampico Community Unit School District #3, is home to an elementary school (serving kindergarten through fifth grade) and a high school (grades 9-12). Middle school students attend classes at a facility in Tampico, where a second elementary school is also located. Total district student population is about 1,000.

A full range of academic, technology and athletic programs are offered throughout the district. With assistance from the Prophetstown-Lyndon-Tampico Education Foundation, local organizations and grants, computer centers have been established in each school, and computers are available in every classroom. Comprehensive programs also are available for special needs students ages 3-21. The school district has achieved the highest level of achievement under the Illinois Board of Education’s School District Financial Profile program.

District offices:
310 W. Riverside Dr., Prophetstown, IL 61277
P: (815) 537-5101
http://wside.k12.il.us/phs/district.html

Post-secondary programs available nearby include Sauk Valley Community College, Blackhawk College, St. Ambrose University, Augustana College, Western Illinois University and Northern Illinois University.

Churches

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A vibrant faith community with strong, historic roots thrives in Prophetstown and surrounding communities. A variety of churches offer programs for all ages and faiths, with extensive services and fellowship opportunities, many of which extend into the community through nursing homes, food pantries and other organizations. You’ll feel at home in this faith community, one known for its warm welcome.

Advent Christian Church
A family fellowship for all ages, the Advent Christian Church exists to help people develop a vital relationship with God by receiving Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord, and to grow in faith through vibrant worship, study of God’s Word and prayer. Advent Christian is particularly focused on ministering to children and parents, and is know for its music ministry. Sunday School, traditional worship and midweek fellowship groups for adults, children, mothers and youth.
200 Elm St.
Prophetstown, IL 61277
P: (815) 537-5646

First Lutheran Church (ELCA)
The First Lutheran Church of Prophetstown, a member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America (Northern Illinois Synod), was established in 1880 as a Swedish Lutheran Church. Today’s congregation of 480 is an active part of the community, offering a strong youth ministry with a rotational Sunday School, providing a base for local Scout programs, and supporting varied adult fellowship programs. Both traditional and contemporary worship formats. “First Lutheran Church welcomes, nurtures, equips and sends in the name of Jesus Christ.”
300 W. 3rd St.,
Prophetstown, IL 61277
P: (815) 537-2758
www.firstlutheran-ptown.org

Lyndon/Leon United Methodist Church
Known as “The church by the side of the road,” the Lyndon/Leon United Methodist Church is a family-oriented church with a membership of just over 100. Founded in the late 1800s, the church continues to meet today’s needs: A building addition including a nursery, memorial garden and drive-up entrance with chairlift was added just five years ago. The church offers traditional worship services, Sunday school for all ages, youth groups and extensive fellowship activities.

St. Catherine Roman Catholic Church
St. Catherine’s offers masses on Saturday evening and Sunday morning. Holy Day masses vary. CCD classes, St. Catherine’s Women’s Society, Catholic Youth Organizations, as well as Elizabeth Ministry. The church and hall are handicapped accessible by elevator.
310 E. 3rd St.
Prophetstown, IL 61277
P: (815) 537-2077

First Congregational United Church of Christ
Offering a ministry to individuals and families, First Congregational operates with a full schedule of traditional programs, including Sunday School, confirmation classes, women’s fellowship and circle study groups, and youth group. The church was founded in 1895, and continues more than 100 years later as a strong church family. “Our desire is to help you with your search for God.”
218 E. 3rd St.
Prophetstown, IL 61277
P: (815) 537-2094
www.uccwebsites.net/firstconguccprophetstownil.html

Loraine United Methodist Church
Loraine United Methodist Church is a rural congregation of about 120. The family-oriented church offers Sunday School programs for all ages, traditional worship services, and fellowship programs for children, youth and adults. Handicapped accessible and air-conditioned facility located 10 miles east of Joslin, one mile north of Rt. 92.
28782 E. 2000 St.
Prophetstown, IL 61277

Prophetstown United Methodist Church
Tracing its roots to 1835, Prophetstown First United Methodist Church remains a vital part of this community, with a full slate of worship services, Sunday School and Bible study programs for all ages, and extensive fellowship opportunities. The congregation of 200 is active in community outreach programs such as food pantry, nursing homes and more. “The congregation and the church with an open heart, open mind and open door: A place to gather, grow, and go as disciples of Christ.”
200 W. 2nd St.
Prophetstown, IL 61277
P: (815) 537-2496